Texas Big Law & Elite Boutiques

Has anyone successfully transferred offices within Texas? Dallas to Austin.

Looking for insights on Fulbright & Jaworski office culture, work-life balance, just looking to know more about it and Houston before I decide for sure. I'd be moving from Arizona.

Man the word boycott is going around a lot lately. Since when does a company that's environmentally conscious automatically become an enemy of the state and against the oil and gas industry? No ro… more

Not my practice area but wondering what people think about H.B. 20

What’s the best real estate shop in Dallas? Not including Winstead or Jackson Walker.

What is the market for tax juniors right now?

Hi y’all! Is anyone who is employed with Munsch Hardt willing to share how long it took to get an offer after the last set of interviews? Thanks in advance!

With all the shakeups recently, what are the top firms in Austin for general corporate practice? Kirkland/Latham?

I work in energy in New Mexico and am just wondering if it's smarter to move to Dallas or Austin to practice. Family is tired of New Mexico and the wife wants a better community to live in so that… more

Since I can't throw a stone without hitting someone who's talking about this (I work in oil and gas), what do you think about Hegar's insistence that companies (BlackRock) who work to lowe… more

If you had to choose between Dallas or Houston to practice RE. My wife wants to move to Texas and we're narrowing options. Chime in if there's somewhere better I should be looking.

I just moved from California and need advice on the best firm for a Junior Associate in Houston. Also need tips on how to adjust to Texas life/culture. Seems fairly laid back like Cali but I know next… more

Is anyone at Greenberg Dallas? Can you please DM me? I have a few questions specific to Dallas office. Thanks!

For those who have practiced in other states, what is your favorite part about being in Texas?

Any former clerks lateral into the Dallas Lit big law market? How early did you start recruiting? Did you go through referrals or a recruiter? Currently clerking at a COA with a few years big law expe… more

Austin recruiter recommendations? Looking at real estate/finance/corporate!

Anybody have insight into Winston & Strawn real estate in dallas? Do they pay market? Is it a sweatshop? Any info would help. Thanks!

Any thoughts on Polsinelli real estate group in Dallas? How’s the pay, WLB, hour requirement etc. thank you!

How much can I expect to make as a 5th year at Winstead? Any info on bonuses? Thanks!

Hi all! I’m thinking about lateraling from my current firm (V30) to a new firm as a 5th year investment funds associate. Does anyone know of any firms in Dallas that are hiring and that pay market co… more

RFR- a family friend lives in Dallas with her husband and he just filed for divorce. She doesn’t have much financial means but looking for assistance (even if just to get advice with a one time fee).… more

Any insight on associate pay for Jackson Walker and Winstead for 4th and 5th year associates? I would really appreciate any info.

Any insight on Akin Hump’s TX offices, culture, etc.? Specialist here.

What is average business immigration compensation in Austin? (Salary, bonus, profit share)

Could someone provide insight into Sidley Houston? Culture, etc. Specifically corporate

So with all the layoff talk on the BL bowl, how’s Texas M&A market doing? Anyone expect an uptick in Q4?

Does anyone have any insight on Polsinelli’s Dallas office? Comp, upward mobility, WFH?

I saw some job postings on LinkedIn for Vedder Price. Does anyone have insight regarding the firm and culture

Dallas attorneys - where would you live if you were working downtown but your spouse worked in Fort Worth? Looking at Irving (Las Colinas) but not sure if the commute is unreasonable

Hi all - looking for advice / thoughts on the market for a junior real estate associate in Austin? May be relocating and would most likely need to change firms

Do most firms start reporting years in September or January? Prior firm did an August year for counting hours and then another did January (both Amlaw 200). Looking at an Amlaw 100 to lateral in the f… more

Where is a better place to start your transactional career in Houston - VE or Kirkland? Thanks

Any insights on litigation practices of KE and V&E in Houston? Culture, type of work, staffing, etc.

Any transactional folks at GDC Dallas have insight on the group?

Winstead or Jackson Walker people in Dallas (or if you know someone in these office) — how often do you work weekends and what time do you generally “log off” for the day? Also curious as to average a… more

Any salary info on Hall Render (Dallas)?

Thinking about lateraling to Dallas as a PE M&A third year associate from NYC. Which firm do larger deals? Public M&A? KE, Sidley, Gibson, or VE? Can you survive at any of the firms doing 2000… more

I’m a non-TX immigration attorney mentoring a UT student who went to my undergrad. He’s done incredibly well in OCI and pre-OCI. Thus far, he’s landed interviews with (all in Houston): Baker Botts, Si… more